Born in January
Everything a January birthday carries: the birthstone, the birth flower and the zodiac signs of the month, gathered in one place.
The January birthstone
Garnet is January's birthstone, prized for its deep red glow that recalls a pomegranate seed. Ancient travelers carried garnets as protective talismans, and the stone has long stood for loyalty and safe return.
Read the full January birthstone page for its meaning, color and alternatives.
The January birth flower
The carnation is January's birth flower, a ruffled bloom that flowers even in cold months and carries meanings of deep love and admiration. The snowdrop, its companion, pushes through late-winter frost as a quiet emblem of hope.
More on the January birth flower, including its Victorian meaning and secondary bloom.
January zodiac signs
A January birthday falls under one of two signs depending on the exact day. Capricorn runs December 22 to January 19 and ends in January. Aquarius runs January 20 to February 18 and begins in January. Not sure which is yours? Use the birth profile tool to check your exact date.
January dates with their own page
These January dates have their own full birth profile page, with the zodiac sign, birthstone, birth flower, a weekday table across the years and, where it applies, a note that the date sits on a sign boundary. Any other January date works in the birth profile tool.
Frequently asked questions
What is the birthstone for January?
The January birthstone is Garnet, a deep red gem.
What is the birth flower for January?
The January birth flower is the Carnation, meaning love, fascination and distinction.
What star signs are in January?
Capricorn (December 22 to January 19) and Aquarius (January 20 to February 18).
How many days does January have?
January has 31 days.
Does January have more than one birthstone?
Yes. The modern January birthstone is Garnet, and January also recognizes Rose Quartz. Each has its own color, listed on the January birthstone page.
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